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Crediton

England / South West / Mid Devon / Crediton

About

Crediton is a market town in Mid Devon, located about 8 miles northwest of Exeter. The town sits on the River Creedy and is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering a mix of rural and small-town living. Crediton has a historic centre with traditional buildings, including the 15th-century Church of the Holy Cross. The area is known for its agricultural roots, with local farms and markets playing a key role in the community.

The town provides essential amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to both residents and nearby villages. Crediton has good transport links, including a railway station on the Tarka Line to Exeter and Barnstaple. The surrounding area features walking trails and green spaces, making it popular with those who enjoy outdoor activities. While quieter than larger towns, Crediton maintains a strong sense of community with regular events and festivals.

Area overview

On average Crediton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crediton is £43,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Crediton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crediton Population
8,077
Population density
1,836.2 per km²

Demographics

British
7,487
92.71%
Other White
361
4.47%
Other
30
0.37%
Other Asian
29
0.36%
Irish
28
0.35%
Total population: 8,076

Housing

Owns outright
1,329
35.84%
Owns with a mortgage
980
26.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
20.04%
Social rents from council
276
7.44%
Other social rented
261
7.04%
Total households: 3,708

Property prices in Crediton

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Crediton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£390,000
Flats9£108,000
Semi-Detached24£270,000
Terraced48£220,000

10 years price trend in Crediton

All postcodes in Crediton

EX173JR

High Street

EX173LL

High Street

EX171EN

Blagdon Rise

EX172AT

Searle Street

EX172DP

Alexandra Road

EX172EQ

Belle Parade

EX172EY

Parliament Street

EX172EZ

George Hill

EX173DY

Union Terrace

EX173ET

Park Road

EX173HD

Butt Parks

EX173HG

Spruce Park

EX173HN

Park Street

EX173HT

Barnfield Close

EX173LR

Landscore

EX173JX

High Street

EX173YZ

Hawkins Way

EX171DA

Bramble Lane

EX171EP

Commercial Road

EX171HE

Downeshead Lane

EX173BH

Exeter Road

EX173DU

High Street

EX173FH

Exeter Road

EX173JJ

Threshers

EX173NQ

Broad Close

EX179DA

Crediton

EX179BB

Hawkins Way

EX171GD

Glen Creedy Court

EX172AW

Market Street

EX173AJ

High Street

EX173BR

Exeter Road

EX173DH

Crediton

EX173DP

Charlotte Street

EX173EB

Park Street

EX173FB

Landscore

EX173FL

Downes Close

EX173HJ

Spruce Park

EX173JB

Cockles Rise

EX172BL

Market Street

EX172BN

Market Street

EX172BQ

Tower Gardens

EX171EW

Creedy Road

EX171HA

Mill Street

EX171HJ

Downeshead Lane

EX172JZ

Ash Court

EX173BB

Charlotte Street

EX173BX

Exeter Road

EX173EZ

Crediton

EX173HU

Barnfield Close

EX173NX

Tuckers Meadow

EX179BA

Hawkins Way

EX172DH

Alexandra Road

EX171EX

Exhibition Road

EX171JD

Chestnut Close

EX172AR

Lennard Road

EX173DS

Exeter Road

EX173FF

Exeter Road

EX173JD

Barn Park

EX173PB

Threshers

EX172BJ

Parliament Street

EX171ER

Commercial Road

EX171ET

Marsh Lane

EX171HZ

Hawkins Way

EX172HB

Avranches Avenue

EX173AE

High Street

EX173BP

Exeter Road

EX173DD

Crediton

EX173FD

Exeter Road

EX173HR

Cherry Gardens

EX173HZ

Brays Close

EX173NH

Threshers

EX173NN

Threshers

EX173PP

Crediton

EX173PH

Exeter Road

EX171HF

Downeshead Lane

EX172DN

Okefield Road

EX172DQ

Buller Road

EX173AL

Church Street

EX173DQ

Crediton

EX173DR

Crediton

EX173DW

Exeter Road

EX173ED

Park Street

EX173HH

Spruce Park

EX171BX

Exhibition Road

EX171DE

Elder Grove

EX171FE

Commercial Road

EX172AX

Belle Avenue

EX172DT

George Hill

EX172EX

Market Street

EX172FU

Searle Street

EX173AR

Union Road

EX173HA

Butt Parks

EX173JH

Threshers

EX173PR

Huniver's Lane

EX173NW

Threshers

EX179BG

Hawkins Way

EX171DP

Belle Parade

EX173JU

High Street

EX173LN

Landscore Close

EX173LP

Barnfield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.